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Genesis 15:1-7 and Romans 4:1-12

God for dinner

It would be very intimidating having God over for dinner? What would you cook? Would it be nice enough? Should it be vegetarian, Vegan or is God a steak and three vegies kind of deity? What topics of conversation would you bring up, the weather, politics, sport, religion? Abraham had a very personal relationship with God, as did King David. Just like having God over for dinner. None of us is good enough for God but in Christ we have been justified. What this means is explained in this message. It involves grace, forgiveness and favour. the Rev

Exercises: Will help you to dig further into God's word and into your own heart. Click on 'read more' to access these exercises.

Don't make a turkey of yourself when God comes for dinner

Romans: Understand Justification

Bible Reading: Genesis 15:1-7 and Romans 4:1-12

Sermon Outline

Understand Justification Rom 4:1-12

• Involves Grace (not works) v1-4

• Involves Forgiveness (not punishment) v5-8

• Involves Favour (not religion) v9-12

Exercises

• Share a specific experience when God blessed your trust in him (Gen 15:1-7).  

• Share a specific example of God’s forgiveness (Ps 32:1-2).

• What best describes God’s relationship with Abraham and David, explain?

• a) God helped Abraham and David because they were godly men.

• b) God overlooked their short comings because they offered him sacrifices.

• c) God was their friend and they trusted God.

• d) All of the above

• Using legal terms explain what being justified means (the same as being made righteous).

• Using accounting terms explain in what way you have been justified (made righteous).

• In what way is your relationship with God the same as Abraham & David’s.

Prayer: Dear God, forgive me for believing and for trusting in my own ability to save myself. I ask the Lord Jesus Christ to save me as I put my trust in Him. Teach me to believe more in Jesus than I do in myself. Help me to have a personal relationship with you just like Abraham and David. Amen

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